This Gorgeous Ice Cavern Has An Ancient Forest Underneath

Mendenhall Glacier in all of its might. Image credit: blmiers2
Some trees that popped up still have intact roots in the ground, even bearing a bit of bark. And the trees being in a growth position, it’s possible to determine how old they are. Based on the diameter of the trunks and the trees growing in the region today, a team of researchers has identified the trees as either spruce or hemlock.